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A Hand in Health Newsletter

Issue One Hundred-Thirty Six March Issue 2023

In This Issue


A Note From Dr. Nic


Chronic Illness and Inflammation


Healthspan Vs Lifespan


Faces in the Office


Giebler Chiropractic
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What is seen in the middle of March and April that can't been seen at the beginning or end of either month?

Spotlight Supplement

The days are growing longer but your vitamin D levels are likely to still be low.

We have got you covered. Our office carries 3 different forms of

vitamin D.

Ultra K2-D3 provides the recommended amount of vitamins K2 and a liberal amount of vitamin D3, the preferred form of vitamin D. These vitamins are specific for calcium metabolism, bone health and density retention. Research has recently shown the majority of North Americans are deficient in these vitamins, especially during dark winter months, and thought to be directly responsible for a portion of adult bone breakage. As a pleasant tasting, chewable tablet, Ultra K2-D3 is easily taken by people who find it difficult to swallow supplements and need vitamins K2 and D3.

Clinical D3 (cholecalciferol) in a 5,000 IU microtablet. Provides a higher dose of vitamin D for more aggressive vitamin D supplementation. Recommended for patients with low 25(OH)D blood levels who need more than a physiological dose to replete their vitamin D levels.

D3 + B12 Gummies

Made from Wild-Crafted Lichen and Methylcobalamin, Bioactive B12. Support your body’s energy levels and immune function with a tasty strawberry or raspberry-flavored gummy.

Did you know?

Ice Storm of 1976

It was 47 years ago on March 4th into the 5th, that much of southern Wisconsin experienced a historic ice storm that paralyzed that portion of the state for days. What made this event remarkable was there was an ice storm on March 1st and 2nd before the “Doozy” ice storm on the 4th and 5th. In our CWA, Calumet and Manitowoc Counties were hit hard enough with ice that these two counties were added to the federal disaster area declaration. 

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The Benefits of Exercise

Ankle Sprains

What is it?

The ankle joint consists of the bones of the leg and the foot: the shin

bone (tibia), the thinner bone running next to the shin bone (fibula)

and the talus bone that sits above the heel (calcaneous). Ligaments

are the structures that connect bones to one another while tendons

connect muscles to bones. Ankle sprains are caused when the

ligaments of the lateral ankle, primarily the anterior talofibular

ligament (ATFL) and or the calcaneal fibular ligament (CFL) are

stretched when the ankle rolls inward. Although ankle sprains

can affect the inside of the ankle as well, this is less common.

Attempt to write alphabet from A through Z with toes, moving ankle in all directions. Repeat for prescribed sets.  

How to prevent it? Restoring full range of motion, strength and balance is key when recovering from an ankle sprain. Stretching

and strengthening not only the ankle region but also the whole lower body will reduce risks for future

injuries. Self-myofascial relief techniques such as foam rolling the calf muscle and wearing supportive

footwear can also be helpful. Alternating weight-bearing activities that place less stress on your ankle such as swimming or cycling can also be helpful. Discuss these options with your health care professional to determine which would be the best treatment approach for you.

Activate core as you raise opposite foot so you are balancing on one foot. Balance, not letting edges of board touch ground. Hold for recommended duration. 

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Dr. Boll here March 6th and March 8th


Office Closed March 24th but Opening March 23rd AM by appt only

A Note From Dr. Nic

Between 4:30 pm on Friday and 7:00 pm on Sunday, the Giebler kids had a total of 9 basketball games in 4 different locations. On top of that, Edwin and I volunteered at the kids’ school tournament, scorekeeping for 3 additional games. It was a busy weekend but a memorable one!

Estelle’s school team participated in in a tournament. Her team is comprised of 4th and 5th Graders, and they played in a tournament of 5th and 6th grade teams. They’ve been playing against older kids all year and have struggled, and the first game of this tournament was no different. 

By the end of the lopsided loss, Estelle was feeling the frustration and dejection of continual losses. But, we did our best to point out that there were, in fact, some bright spots, including the fact she scored half of her team’s points in the game!

Eddy and I ran the scorebook and scoreboard for 3 more games on Friday night, and it was fun to donate some time and watch the games up front…and also was a great opportunity to work on my attention span so I didn’t miss any points!


On Saturday morning Estelle’s team again lost, this time in a tight game…but still a loss. Same story as the previous night, and same reminders to focus on what she can control, and look at it as not just a ‘loss’, but an opportunity to learn! 

From there, it was off to Emerin’s game. She played in Sheboygan Falls, and they play on lower level rims and basically just run around and have fun. Her uninhibited joy, whether she’s in the game or goofing around on the sidelines, is always fun. She is absolutely FULL of smiles, and I hope that never changes. 

After that game, it was off to Ozaukee for Eddy’s two league games. His team has been quite successful thus far this season, but I knew he had two worthy opponents on the schedule. In the first game, they won despite not playing their best basketball, and then it was on to Cedar Grove. In a previous matchup of these teams, the team was down by 7 points at the half but came storming back to win. On Saturday, the team had incredible energy. The bench players were cheering and clapping and incredibly enthusiastic, and when given the opportunity to contribute on the court, they showed up. Eddy only scored 3 points in the game but impacted the outcome greatly via defensive pressure and steals and some great passes and ball handling on offense. It was the best game the boys played all year. What a great way to end the league season.

While I was in Ozaukee, Estelle’s team played her final game of the tournament, and the season, and won easily, and Estelle once again scored some points. It was JUST what she needed as the final chapter of her first season playing with the school team.


On to Sunday, where Eddy’s tournament team played in Sheboygan. In the first game we were run out of the gym by a very skilled New Berlin team (coached by a former Badger player!). In the second game, they played well and set a new record for points scored in a game for their team at 67. That put the team in the consolation championship. Down by 1 with about a minute left, Eddy’s pressure defense once again came up big and forced a turnover, which was converted for a game-winning layup. Again, the boys really played well, played hard, and played as a team. 

Basketball, and team sports in general, are great learning opportunities to understand what you can control…and what you can’t. You can’t control the officials. You can’t control what your opponent tries to do on offense or defense. You can’t even control what your own teammates do. But you CAN control your attitude, your effort, and your enthusiasm. No matter the outside variables, move on to the next play, keep your chin up, and do your best to have positive attitude, give your best effort, and be enthusiastic about what you’re taking part in. While it’s a simple concept, it’s not that easy.

And the same goes for your health. What CAN you control? How can you show up for yourself and your family, and be the best and healthiest version of yourself? And how can we help?

Chronic Illness and Inflammation

Autoimmune arthritis refers to any of a group of joint diseases that involve autoimmunity. Essentially, it is a condition in which the body’s immune system mistakenly attacks its own joints and soft tissue. It is different than the degenerative forms of arthritis, such as osteoarthritis, which is primarily due to aging and physical wear and tear on the joints, along with diet-related inflammation.


According to the International Autoimmune Arthritis Movement (IAAM), among the specific diseases classified as autoimmune arthritis are:


·Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

·Psoriatic Arthritis (PsA), Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS)

·Primary Sjogren's Syndrome (SS)

·Systemic Lupus Erythematosis (SLE)

·Still's Disease

·Juvenile Arthritis (JA)

·Mixed Connective Tissue Disease (MCTD)


There tends to be a genetic correlation to these conditions. If one member of a family has one of the diseases listed above, it is very common for another family member to have the same condition or one of the other listed conditions.


The most common symptoms suffered by those with autoimmune arthritis include joint pain, joint inflammation, inflammation of the connective tissues or soft tissues, flu-like symptoms, brain fog, fatigue and low grade fever.


Research has shown that diagnosing the disease within 6 months of the initial onset of symptoms offers the greatest hope for remission. Unfortunately, the average time to diagnosis is 1 to 3 years, as symptoms can be attributed to other conditions and they do not tend to be severe at the beginning of the disease.


Some of the early onset symptoms include the following:

·Costochondritis (an inflammation of the connective tissue between the ribs)

·Joint pain on both sides of the body

·Unexplained injury in which the person feels they have injured themselves or gotten a sprain, but with no injury having occurred

·Feeling stiff after periods of inactivity

·Pain that comes and goes from one day to another, moving to different parts of the body with no apparent cause

·Skin problems, such as flaking, scaling, and rashes

·Unusual fatigue that can sometimes be mistaken for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

·Locking of the joints, causing frequent clumsiness

·Loss of appetite and/or nausea


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Healthspan Vs Lifespan

Our lifespan is often thought of as the maximum number of years that we live. And I'm sure you've all thought "how long/what age do I want to live to?". When we think of living as lifespan, or the average number of years a person will live, we don't take into consideration HOW we will live those years. 


In the US, the current average lifespan was 81.1 years for women and 76.1 for men. The United States is actually ranked 43rd in the world for life expectancy! And here’s another crazy stat…40% of our country is obese. 40% of americans over the age of 15 (Fifteen!!) are obese. Yet we manage to have a life expectancy of 79.11 years overall. France is at 83.13 despite an obesity rate nearly 60% lower; Japan is at 85.03 with an obesity rate about 90% lower. 


This all means we, in the USA, are incredibly successful at keeping ourselves alive…but are we healthy?


HEALTHSPAN: Quality of Life



Yes, the number of years a person can live is very important, but how you live those years, healthspan, is more important! Healthspan is the number of healthy, functional years a person lives. This directly correlates with our quality of life. Just because the average lifespan may be just over 79 years, it doesn't mean we live those years as FUNCTIONAL years. 

It's not about adding years to your life, it's about adding life to your years!

Here are some tips for starting to improve our lifestyle to improve our healthspan!


1) Maintain your lean muscle: Experts recently discovered one of the most important markers for healthy aging to be your amount of lean muscle. That’s right, a recent study by the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition found that lean muscle mass was inversely correlated with mortality in over 1,000 men with an average age of 82.1 Maintaining muscle seems to be your best bet finding that “fountain of youth” and aging healthily. The study didn’t find the same correlation in women, however lean muscle has anti-aging benefits for everyone.


2) Keep Moving:  As we age, we become more susceptible to infections, falls and traumatic injuries, nutrient deficiencies, diminishing cardiac capacity, and loss of muscle mass that leads to worsening health.


The most common condition in hospitals across the country in elderly patients over-65 is congestive heart failure (CHF), where the heart is no longer capable of pumping enough blood throughout the body to match the body’s needs. This leads to dangerous reductions in sodium and hemoglobin levels, weakness, fatigue and risk of seizure, coma, and death.

Maintaining an active lifestyle and good cardiovascular health is the best prevention. Be sure to include 20-30 minutes of activity daily, in the form of walking and also strength training, and that doesn’t mean you need to be in a gym…just some basic squats and pushups (some of my favorites!) work wonders.


Strength training is a powerful weapon for keeping your heart strong and healthy. It also helps to increase your concentration of fast-twitch type-IIb muscle fibers. While we mostly think of these fibers as crucial for helping us jump higher, run faster, or lift heavier weights, they are also critical for another important task.

Fast-twitch muscle fibers help you “catch yourself” before falling over. Hip fractures are account for over 250,000 hospital visits amongst the 65-over population. By maintaining an active lifestyle – and supporting your muscles with adequate protein intake – you’ll help prevent falls and hip fractures from taking place.


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Faces in the Office

Mr. and Mrs. Kiehnau

It is always a pleasure to see the Kiehnaus at the office. Between their adventures and travels they stop in to get adjusted and our discussions are always entertaining. I often 'preach' that we must remain ACTIVE and outside to maintain our health, and they definitely practice what I'm preaching! May they continue to get outside and stay active, and may I continue to have the opportunity to my part in keeping them active and healthy!

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